LESSON 4: ALFRED ADLER AND KAREN HORNEY

Question 1

proposed feelings of inferiority as the driving
force behind personality and developed birth order theory.

Answer 1

Alfred Adler

Question 2

a lack of self-worth, doubt and uncertainty, and feelings of not measuring up to standards. Exaggerated feelings of weakness and inadequacy

Answer 2

Inferiority complex

Question 3

is said to be rooted in the young child’s original
experience of weakness, helplessness and dependency. It can then be intensified by comparisons to siblings, romantic
partners, and adults.

Answer 3

Primary Inferiority feeling

Question 4

A person’s feeling of superiority counter or conceal his or her feelings of inferiority. Exaggerated feelings of self-importance, assumed mainly to mask very strong feelings of inferiority

Answer 4

Superiority complex

Question 5

relates to an adult’s experience of being unable to reach a
subconscious, fictional final goal of subjective security and success to compensate for the inferiority feelings. The perceived distance from that goal would lead to a negative/
depressed feeling that could then prompt the recall of the original inferiority feeling; this composite of inferiority feelings could be experienced as overwhelming.

Answer 5

Secondary inferiority feeling

Question 6

is believed to influence many aspects of one’s personality. Adler believed in the influence of birth order on personality development.

Answer 6

Birth Order Theory

Question 7

in the birth order theory this Individual is the Perfectionist, leader, responsible, highly motivated to succeed, strong need for approval from people in charge.

Answer 7

First-Born

Question 8

in the birth order theory this Individual is the, Rebellious, adaptable, mediators, prefers compromise over conflict, independent and resourceful, insecure and secretive.

Answer 8

Middle -Born

Question 9

in the birth order theory this Individual is the, Social, Outgoing, Financially responsible, manipulative, spoiled or babied to the point of helplessness

Answer 9

Last-born

Question 10

in the birth order theory this Individual is Similar to first-borns, confident, responsible, comfortable with adults and not so good with criticism

Answer 10

Only child

Question 11

was a neo-Freudian psychologist known for her theory of neurotic needs, her research on feminine psychology, and her critiques of Freud’s emphasis on the concept of penis envy. developed a Theory based on basic anxiety and rejected the concept of penis envy.

Answer 11

Karen Horney

Question 12

what is the concept that wherein men felt the need to compensate for their lack of childbearing ability by striving for success in other areas.

Answer 12

Womb Envy

Question 13

What are Karen Horney’s 3 neurotic needs?

Answer 13

Need to move towards people, Need to move away from people, Need to move against people.

Question 14

seek love, support, safety – being dependent on others;
neurotic needs that cause individuals to seek affirmation and acceptance from others; often described as needy or clingy as they seek out approval and love.

Answer 14

Need to move towards people

Question 15

becoming more independent; creates hostility and
antisocial behavior; often described as cold, indifferent, and aloof

Answer 15

Need to move away from people

Question 16

becoming competitive and domineering - aggressive; is
hostile and needs to control other people; often described as difficult, domineering, and unkind.

Answer 16

Need to move against people